Bible Reading Plan

Ezekiel’s vision continued in chapter forty-one with a description of the temple. The holy and the most holy place were seen and described. The measurements are given, along with visual descriptions of the temple and sanctuary. Chapter forty-two provided a description of chambers in the outer court. These chambers were to be used by the priests. The grounds, jambs (pillars), and walls surrounding the temple were measured and given.

Ezekiel was given a vision by the Lord of a new temple that was measured and described by a man whose appearance was like bronze. The temple described could be a literal temple to be built during the millennial, or a symbolic reference to God’s people being the temple. The temple is described in the prophesy with a supernatural perspective and its aim is certainly the worship of the Lord God. Chapter forty details the East Gate, the Outer Court, the North Gate, the South Gate, the Inner Court, the Chambers of the Priests, and the Vestibule of the Temple. The remaining chapters of Ezekiel provide details of the temple.

The Lord gave Ezekiel prophecy against Gog, an enemy of Israel. The power and ability of Gog to overtake and pillage was known. The attack would take place, but the Lord would cause storms, natural disasters, and the sword to be upon Gog. The people of Israel would bury the people of Gog and they would know that He is the Lord God. The Lord’s people would be vindicated and would live in the land given them by the Lord. The Lord punished them for turning from Him, but they would be gathered and serve Him and live without fear of their enemies.

The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel and proclaimed blessings on the land, and it would be fruitful. The Lord would vindicate His people for His name’s sake and would put His Spirit in them. The Lord gave Ezekiel a vision of a valley of dry bones. The vision represented Israel and the hope and life the Lord would give them as He returned them to their land. The Lord gave Ezekiel an illustration using sticks to explain how He would bring them together. They would be under one ruler who would be the Christ, a descendant of David. The Lord would dwell with His people through His Spirit and would sanctify them forever.

The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel against the spiritual leaders of Israel. They cared for themselves and not the people. The Lord declared they would no longer be shepherds over His people. The Lord would seek His sheep that were scattered and would bring them together with one Shepherd who would care for them. The Lord would bless them, and they would know that He is the Lord God. The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel against Mount Seir because the people of this land took advantage of Israel. The Lord declared Mount Seir to become a place of desolation.

The Lord declared through Ezekiel the destruction of Egypt and Pharaoh. The land would be desolate, and their destruction would be a horror to other nations. There would be great mourning over the loss of Egypt. The slain would be sent to the place of death with others who denied the Lord. Ezekiel was a watchman over the Lord’s people to warn them and to speak what the Lord commanded. Ezekiel would be saved from the Lord’s wrath because of his obedience. The Lord desired the wicked to turn and receive grace and live. The wicked would be punished. All would know that He is the Lord God, and Ezekiel was a true prophet.

The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel with words of destruction against Egypt. The Lord proclaimed the fall of Egypt by the hands of Babylon. The land would become desolate, and they would know that He is the Lord God. The people would be scattered, and Pharaoh would groan before his enemy as he was disarmed and made weak. The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel again and proclaimed the fall of Pharaoh. He was ruler over a powerful nation with many resources, but the Lord would make it desolate and send Pharaoh to the place of death.

The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel condemning the leader of Tyre. The Lord allowed him to experience great wealth and wisdom. He was the guardian of great resources, but he was full of pride. The Lord removed all he possessed and prized. The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel against Sidon for their sin. The Lord would bring His people from where they were scattered and bless them among all nations. The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel against Egypt. The land of Egypt would be desolate, and the people would be dispersed throughout the land. The Lord would bring the people of Egypt together and make them a lowly kingdom and the spoils would be given to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon.

The Lord condemned Tyre because they spoke against Jerusalem. Ezekiel prophesied that Tyre would be overtaken by the king of Babylon and the city would be destroyed, never to return. Tyre would be put in the place of the dead and exist no more. Many nations traded with Tyre and would be left without necessary provisions. Kings and nations would be left without luxury items that were produced in Tyre. The nations would lament over the loss of this great placeThe Lord condemned Tyre because they spoke against Jerusalem. Ezekiel prophesied that Tyre would be overtaken by the king of Babylon and the city would be destroyed, never to return. Tyre would be put in the place of the dead and exist no more. Many nations traded with Tyre and would be left without necessary provisions. Kings and nations would be left without luxury items that were produced in Tyre. The nations would lament over the loss of this great place.

The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel describing Jerusalem as an unclean people who refused to turn to the Lord. The king of Babylon would take Jerusalem and their ways and deeds would be judged. The Lord took Ezekiel’s wife and commanded Ezekiel not to mourn her death as was custom. The Lord used this experience as a sign to the people that their place of honor would be destroyed by their enemy because they refused to honor the Lord. The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel with explanation as to how and why the Lord’s vengeance would be poured against Ammon, Moab and Seir, Edom, and against Philistia.